Service Bulletin

Model Applicable To

1994 – 96

ACCORD

Ohio production only

( VIN begins with 1 HG )

File Under

BRAKES

Bulletin No.

96-050

Issue Date

JUNE 30, 1998

Brake Fluid Leak From the ABS Modulator

(Supersedes 96-050, dated October 27, 1997)

SYMPTOM

Brake fluid is dripping from the left front corner of the car, and the ABS modulator is wet. The ABS light may also be on, with a Code 1 stored.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The plugs in the ABS modulator assembly are not properly tightened. (Refer to Service Bulletin 94-029,

Brake Fluid Leak, for leakage from the accumulator.)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove, reinstall, and torque the plugs in the ABS modulator assembly.

NOTE: Use the 1996 Accord Service Manual for reference when performing this procedure.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Brake Assembly Fluid:

P/N 08798-9019, H/C 5775598

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 413305

Flat rate time: 0.9 hour

Failed part: P/N 57110SV 1A 04

H/C4549770

Defect code: 060

Contention code: B01

Template ID:

Skill level:

96-050 A

Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1.

Relieve the pressure in the ABS (page 19-128).

MAINTENANCE BLEEDER

MODULATOR

UNIT

TUBE

2.

Remove the modulator assembly from the car

(page 19-130).

3.

Remove the mounting bracket from the modulator assembly.

4.

Remove the reservoir (page 19-133). Do not damage the O-rings.

Skill Level

R

REPAIR

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

:

The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer.

5.

Locate the six plugs that need to be removed.

Remove these plugs.

8.

Clean the bottom of the modulator assembly with brake cleaner. This will remove any remaining brake fluid that may have wicked-up into the threads of the bottom plugs and may later be mistaken for a leak.

DO NOT remove these four plugs.

Clean with brake cleaner.

LARGE PLUGS

(DO NOT loosen or tighten.)

BOTTOM OF ABS MODULATOR

Remove these two plugs.

6.

Place the modulator in a soft-jawed vise, or have an assistant hold the modulator.

7.

Remove the six plugs, one at a time. Coat the threads with brake assembly fluid (see REQUIRED

MATERIALS), then reinstall the plug. Torque the plug to 17.5 N .

m (151 in-lb).

9.

Reinstall the mounting bracket and the reservoir.

10.

Fill the reservoir with clean brake fluid.

11.

Install the modulator in the car (page 19-131).

12.

Bleed the ABS (page 19-128).

13.

Bleed the brake system (page 19-6).

14.

Clear any codes in the ABS control unit by removing the ABS B 2 fuse from the under-hood ABS fuse box for three seconds.

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